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IMEX promises biggest US hosted buyer program

: MICE News; Thursday, 26 November 2009

The IMEX Group, organiser of the IMEX America travel mart, claims it will deliver the largest-ever hosted buyer program at a US tradeshow - saying the response from intermediaries around the world has been exceptionally strong.

Aston sets 2011 target of 50 Indonesian properties

: MICE News; Thursday, 26 November 2009

Hotel and resort operator Aston International has confirmed further expansion in Indonesia and is targeting a portfolio of 50 hotels under six brand names by the end of 2011.

Second PATA Exchange for London

: MICE News; Thursday, 26 November 2009

A second PATA Exchange is scheduled to take place at Australia House, London, UK on Monday 15 March 2010. Organised by the UK Chapter of the Pacific Asia Travel Association, the PATA Exchange takes place immediately after ITB Berlin.

Peroâs Mt Erebus flight attacked

: BTN News; Thursday, 26 November 2009

A move by Auckland, New Zealand entrepreneur Mike Pero to charter a B747 in January for people who wish to travel to Antarctica to pay their respects to the victims of the Erebus disaster has upset Air New Zealand.

Trio produce Tokyo Bay MICE brochure

: BTN News; Thursday, 26 November 2009

Japan’s Chiba Convention Bureau, Tokyo Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Yokohama Convention and Visitors Bureau have collaborated to produce the first area brochure for meeting and incentive tours in the Tokyo Bay area.

PCOs see the SCEC in action

: MICE News; Thursday, 26 November 2009

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre (SCEC) kept the surprises coming during a visit by European PCOs last week, enlisting a little theatrical flair to show off the venue’s technology and expertise.

Seah joins Langham

: MICE News; Thursday, 26 November 2009

Langham Hotels International has appointed Sean Seah its director of e-commerce, responsible for the group’s global online presence and the integration of all digital brand platforms, driving online revenues, building a consistent world-class experience for guests and partners and developing innovative online experiences.

Abu Dhabi wins three key 2010 events

: MICE News; Thursday, 26 November 2009

Abu Dhabi has received a major business tourism boost with three new key events slated for next year.

MAS cuts commissions

: BTN News; Thursday, 26 November 2009

Malaysia’s Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is to reduce travel agents’ commission from Jan 01, 2010 from nine per cent to seven per cent for travel ex Australia.

New York cracks down on airport cabs

: BTN News; Thursday, 26 November 2009

USA’s New York authorities have launched a crack-down on unlicensed taxi drivers at the city’s airports.

Rex Q1 net down 23 per cent

: BTN News; Thursday, 26 November 2009

Regional Express Holdings (Rex) says its first quarter net profit fell by 23 per cent compared to the same period last year at A$3.7 million.

Tampa tops Zagat 2009

: BTN News; Thursday, 26 November 2009

The Zagat 2009 survey has ranked the USA’s Tampa International Airport second country-wide in overall airport quality, behind Portland International Airport in Oregon. Tampa ranked first in Zagat's 2008 survey.